Photography by of Sabatomic.net Helper: Costume by me Editing by ~saelle and myself
Studio Ghibli is one of my favorite directing studios ever - I swear I have not seen one movie that hasn't captivated me. From the sweet slice-of-life tale of 'Whispers of the Heart' to the fantasy romp of 'The Cat Returns', everything done by Studio Ghibli has been wonderful.
I was always wanting to do a Ponyo shoot, and especially try out an underwater shoot, so I begged *cielroses to be the Fujimoto to my Granmamare. Sub-zero teperatures and moving interstate didn't stop us from braving the iciness of the pool and the misery that was soggy-costume-and-raining day.
I have so much respect now for people who do underwater shoots! That stuff is so difficult! I loved doing it, but it was very hard, especially when my enormously long dress and wig both threatened to buoy and drown me simultaneously. There are lots of awkward doggy-paddling-half-drowned photos of me now, that's for sure!
Heaps of thanks to Karina for being an amazing helper - a.k.a pushing me underwater and purposefully trying to drown me. I think that's the only time I'll ever say that... 8'D *sob* Also, thank you so much to Sab, who did an amazing job in getting at least ONE photo of me not looking derpy underwater (a miracle in itself!).
It was quite difficult to do, but the results came out well in the end!